Pediatrician

Do you want to be part of a leading, patient-centered organization where professionals come together to improve access to quality health care for all? At Oak Orchard Health, you can grow your career with the fulfilment and satisfaction of knowing that your work is making a difference in someone’s life. We have 8 medical offices located in communities throughout Western NY and we continue to expand and recruit top talent with our mission to ensure everyone has access to affordable, quality health care. Our diverse, highly skilled professionals are the reason for our success, from physicians to nurses to administrators and support personnel. If you’re passionate about serving all with excellence, equity, inclusion, respect, and dignity, we think you’ll fit right in! Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

We offer:

-Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible!

-HRSA Loan Repayment 

-Flexible schedule that promotes a healthy work life balance!

-Competitive wages!

-Comprehensive benefit package (health/vision/dental) that starts the first of the month after your hire date!

-Retirement Plan 403(b) with a competitive company match

-Organizational support of continuing education and professional development!

-Company paid life Insurance!

-Generous PTO package that includes Vacation time, Sick time, Personal Days, Floating Holidays

Provide full scope of Pediatric care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care and health maintenance to patients. In addition, a pediatrician is a member of the Oak Orchard Health team and in that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the organization and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Oak Orchard Health policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations

Job Responsibilities:

• Obtains patient’s health history and performs physical examinations.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State statute and professional practice guidelines.
• Perform minor surgical procedures for which physician is credentialed.
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at Oak Orchard Health.
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the Oak Orchard Health service area as assigned by the Medical Director.
• Comply with the Oak Orchard Health Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
• Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
• Assist in outside medical public relations functions.
• Adhere to Oak Orchard Health productivity standards and meet at least the minimum requirement.
• Lock all chart notes within seven (7) days of the patient visit.
• Must maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York including, but not limited to, all applicable narcotics licensure (including DEA) required for the full exercise of Physician’s medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Oak Orchard Health.
• Any other reasonable requests from senior management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Computer aptitude and proficiency
• Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
• Experience with electronic health records

Required Education and Experience:

• Current New York State medical license.
• Current DEA certification.
• Board eligible or certified. If eligible at time of hire or contract certification is required  
• within twelve (12) months of start date.
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.